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Monday, February 1, 2016

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Yesterday Mom and Dad abandoned us and went to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire which is held in Gainsville, Florida. This was the 30th year it has been held and even though they don't allow dogs (shame on them) - Mom said it was still fun to see. Mom of coarse headed straight off to see the horses and fell in love with "Flea" the miniature horse. Then Dad spotted the Scottish Bakery Tent and yes - they stocked up on Shortbread, Eccles Cakes and Bannock Bread. They stopped to watch Morris Dancers, Jesters and Jugglers and listened to some wonderful traditional medieval music played on ancient instruments before heading off to see the Jousting and Sword fighting. Mom managed to get a few good pictures but got a bit annoyed that VERY RUDE TALL people pushed in front of her and completely blocked her view. To make Mom feel better Dad went and got her a funnel cake (not a medieval delicacy) but it was very yummy even though Dad ate most of it :) - it was the first time Mom had ever tried one. Can you believe they didn't even bring us home any treats - although we get a little taste of the shortbread :)

27 comments:

Oh wow, look at those HUGE Jousting Gee Gees! What a great funs event fur Mom and Dad to go to...bet you fellas would have had a pawsome time there...shame on the organisers fur not inviting you!Loves and licky kissesPrincess Leah xxx

Oh that's such a super event... and how bad that such people were in the way to watch all that great things. my momma promised me to visit such a festival in normandy with me too... but my dad raised his eyebrows to the high heaven and said no... how mean...

Except for the "no dogs allowed" part, that looks like a lot of fun! That first horse Gypsy Van looks HUGE!!! Maggie and I love horses. We would have wanted to go. Especially after hearing about the funnel cake!Cammie!

Did your Mom and Dad see Giacomo the Jester, Looney Lucy, Empty Hats? My friend Marianne has a booth there too (if only I could remember the name of her store!) where she sells wind spinners, handmade soap and creams and various other things. She has a black puppy named Jack who comes with her to all the faires!

Crikey ...... that all looked great. Shame, shame, shame you two couldn't go. I've been to one of those medieval thingoes. I had a lot of fun but I didn't get any funnel cake. I've never heard of it. Oh well ...... google here I come.

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